NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport noted Friday that Week 4, all along, was the target date New England pointed to for Gronk's return, but there's been no decision yet.

Ben Volin of The Boston Globe was told by a source Friday that, "as of today, they are playing. But a lot of time between now and Sunday night."

Amendola was limited in practice all week with the groin injury he suffered in the season opener. Gronkowski -- after offseason procedures on his back and forearm -- also practiced on a limited basis all three days. Pro Football Talk was told by a league source Thursday that Gronk's "outlook currently is not optimistic" for the Falcons tilt, but his availability remains a moving target.